Kestrel Lodge Campsite











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- A small, quite, friendly site for those wanting to escape the hustle
- Back to basics campsite, below Skiddaw and above Bassenthwaite Lake
- Great for backpackers, bikepackers and families alike & dog friendly
Site type
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Disposable barbecues are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Choose your dates and we'll email when available.
See nearby bookable sites3

Powered concrete slab campervan site (small)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete slab
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 5.5m depth (16.5m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
5

Unpowered grass tent site
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.5m width × 5m depth (32.5m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
9

Foot O'Skiddaw camping pod (large)
4 people maximum
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
7

Lil' Cockup camping pod (two person, small)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
3

Wainwrights Den camping pod (medium)
4 people maximum
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Kestrel Lodge
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 4QX
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.68451°N
3.17403°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 19.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 34.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| St Bees | 35.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 38.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Sandyhills | 41.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.7 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 8.9 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 10.3 km
Ullswater Steamers 21.5 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 23.7 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 12.7 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 28.6 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 29.1 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 31.1 km
Townend 34.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 3.4 km
Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 4.7 km
Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 4.8 km
High Pike, Fellside 7.5 km
Latrigg, Blease and Lonscale 8.3 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Essential camping checklist
- Pitchup camping guide
Frequently asked questions
- Does Kestrel Lodge Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Kestrel Lodge Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Kestrel Lodge Campsite? If it's Wainwrights your interested in, then why not stay here to explore all the Northern Fells. We're based at the foot of Skiddaw and the perfect location for a days of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kestrel Lodge Campsite?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Arrivals are from 1pm to 7pm. No arrivals after 7pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Kestrel Lodge Campsite? From $61.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.